Yup, how much a product actually costs depends on the company
actually, no matter whether it is mlm or not. Even in an over the
counter product, depending on the profits given to each party, it
is the same logic.
As for the number of middlemen, it all depends on how the
compensation plan is worked out for the company. In mine, there is
a limit to how it is given out, and it is all laid down in the
plan. Also the products are quite comparable with the market price
outside and this is the company policy to have quality products
that are value for money, thus we do not waste too much money on
the products. Although the profit return for each product may not
be that great, however, the price is also not great, so it turns
out the same and most importantly, at least our customers and us
all know that we are paying the true price for each product

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